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The 1911 Elgin National Trophy Race was the only major race in which American Locomotive Company supplied entries besides the Black Beast. The three Alcos in the race were serviced by a team of 12 drivers, mechanicians and mechanics. As captured in this photo provided by Lee Ferbin of Springfield , Missouri, Harry Grant can be seen in the middle with his hands folded. His mechanician George Babcock was to his right. Frank Lee was standing to the far right wearing an Alco sweater and mechanic Herbert Carl Ferber, the grandfather of Lee Ferbin, was on the far left.

The three Alcos in the 1911 Elgin National Trophy Race consisted of the Black Beast and two sister cars:

Driver Harry Grant and mechanician George Babcock drove the #1 Alco Black Beast to a strong second place. Note the Bete Noir (Black Beast) logo on the side of the racer.

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The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.